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Round 9: NZ WARRIORS vs TITANS

JunctionBlock said:
If they’re not eligible then so be it. If they are then we know what Cartwright gives us in the centre’s so nothing to lose imo.

I still would have thought having two centres playing centre rather than second rowers would give us a better look. Spry and Peachey then GL promoted to wing. Fermour for stone. Cartwright to the bench if at all.
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Yeah I do agree with that. Spry has spent a lot of time in ISC at centre.
 
I am going to refrain from bagging the selections ... there is not much else I would tinker with and the calling for more debutants in a side that has lots of rookies doesn't tweak my beak. Roberts out is just gold and for that reason alone I think that Holbrook has justified his reputation. In a game where size has always beaten us I think we don't look too bad. Stone is a bit lucky but I think he was due a game on rotation so I'm not too surprised.
 
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Cheapie bible: Treymain Spry to make Gold Coast Titans NRL debut
Chris Honnery, The Courier-Mail
July 8, 2020 8:54am
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The Gold Coast will debut talented junior Maroons star Treymain Spry this weekend as they turn to their department of youth for Friday’s clash against the New Zealand Warriors.

The highly regarded 20-year-old has been a shining star in the junior Queensland competitions for the past few seasons, having represented the Maroons at both the U18 and U20 levels.

The Ipswich product will make his NRL debut on the wing this weekend, with Tyrone Roberts dropping out of the side and Corey Thompson named at fullback.

Dubbed a genetic freak, Spry has been a standout with Titans feeder club Tweed Heads and his two-try haul against the Sharks in a scrimmage match last week impressed his coaching staff enough to earn a starting spot this week.

Upon his arrival on the Gold Coast at the start of 2019, Spry smashed four gym records during the pre-season and has earned comparisons with South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell.

Coach Justin Holbrook has reshuffled his pack following last week’s disappointing loss to Cronulla, with impressive debutant Beau Fermor being named in the centres.

The Titans are looking to halt a confident Warriors squad, riding high on last week’s win against the bumbling Brisbane Broncos and buoyed by the return of fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

Exciting youngster Beau Fermor will start in the centre for the Titans
Exciting youngster Beau Fermor will start in the centre for the Titans.

Gold Coast utility Erin Clark will be out to upset some of his old teammates this weekend when he takes on, for the first time, the club for whom he made his NRL debut in round two in 2017.

The 22-year-old has been handed the starting hooking role for Friday’s game, replacing Mitch Rein who has been sidelined with a leg injury.

After taking some time off away from the game, the Kiwi product has now returned to the NRL – albeit in Gold Coast colours – and has become a handy pick-up for the Titans.

In just his five appearances for the club this year, Clark has averaged 31 running metres per game from dummy half and 28.6 tackles.

“I’m still building confidence at this level,” Clark said.

“I’m still learning and getting used to the game.

“I’ve still got a lot to learn.

https://twitter.com/cmail_sport/status/1280637526911287296?s=21
 
I really hope spry and fermor turn into something special for us. We need some local juniors to really kick on, along with some astute pickups to begin this turn around.
 
That’s right we have a game this week
If we are going to avoid the wooden spoon this year we need to lift and win this week.
 
Just like to say how great it is not to see Roberts name on the team sheet this week. Super excited to see Spry have a run.
 
I used that EasyPark next to the ground last week. Does anyone know whether it is normally open for parking on game days or other alternatives if not
 
NZFan said:
Just like to say how great it is not to see Roberts name on the team sheet this week. Super excited to see Spry have a run.
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Surprised to see GL dropped with Roberts after last week’s fiasco of having a lack of backs to assemble a broken team.
 
Good to see nobody went down at training this week but we still have the pre game warm up to survive
 
JunctionBlock said:
Surprised to see GL dropped with Roberts after last week’s fiasco of having a lack of backs to assemble a broken team.
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Yeah I was surprised to see that as well. There was an article on NRL.com yesterday which effectively says GL isn’t fit enough to be playing NRL yet. Even still, I’d imagine an unfit winger would be better than somebody else playing out of position.
 
Expect the warriors nation there tonight. I work with an overwhelming amount of kiwis and they are all going tonight and they're not cheering for the Titans either.
 
JunctionBlock said:
Expect the warriors nation there tonight. I work with an overwhelming amount of kiwis and they are all going tonight and they're not cheering for the Titans either.
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6000 crowd cap. First dibs is all the Titans Members. How many tickets would be left over after that?
 
That centre pairing is my major concern, I think our forwards have the edge but I can see Fusitu'a and Maumalo having a field day on either side if our edges aren't on their game
 
JunctionBlock said:
Only due to the amount of injuries or for other reasons?
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Yep, just injuries. There's no continuity in this team from week to week - chops and changes every single week, especially our backs. At least the Warriors have all their backs in one piece - almost all of ours are out injured because someone in the back doesn't know how to keep our guys fit.
 
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